Nathaniel Galka is an artist currently residing in New York State, whose education includes 2001: MFA, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Full Scholarship and Fellowship / 1998: BFA, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio. Top Scholarship / 1993: Marie Walsh Summer Art Program recipient.

Of his work Nathaniel states: “Through a universal visual language, my paintings are fables created to communicate moral lessons about how we treat the world in which we exist. Fables are timeless devices to deliver, in a simple manner, what can be understood and enjoyed by viewers of all ages. The fable is one of the oldest and most lasting method of storytelling that is easily communicated through fictional examples with the main characters being plants, animals, birds, and insects. These non-human characters exist as human-like entities but still retain their own characteristics  giving purpose to why they are chosen for my narratives. For example, the bee symbolizes new beginnings, hard work, and wisdom. Hares are associated with the circle of life, and by extension, with spring, renewal, and immortality. Fawns represent the innocence and purity of youth.

As an artist, I present my narrative in a number of ways using a series of images that represent moments in a story or by selecting a central moment to stand for the story in its entirety. Unlike the traditional fable, I invent my own storylines leaving the viewer to imagine the narrative. As evident in every one of my paintings, the title is the introduction to the fable that I have presented for the viewer to create their own story.”

I am fortunate to have some his older work (collected by the Hilton Columbus Downtown, the Franklin County Convention Center and numerous private and corporate collections) available for sale. See below.